Note: this anthology is open to West Virginia Writers, Inc. members only. Annual membership cost is $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for students, and $5 to anyone under the age of 18. Learn more at our MEMBERSHIP PAGE.

This will be a multi-genre* anthology. Accepted are general and literary fiction, literary nonfiction, and narrative poetry.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Share your art. Connect with other writers and readers. Come to the WindHorse Healing Arts Center Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 7 PM.

WindHorse Healing Arts Center
422 North Street
Bluefield, WV
(Coming from Bluefield College, turn left at Community Center flashing light, follow road curving to right. Building is on the left just past a parking lot.)

Refreshments available
For more information or Directions
contact Rob Merritt: 304-920-1860
rmerritt@bluefield.edu

Monday, November 07, 2011

Whether you like to listen to or recite poetry, GVT’s Community Poetry Reading offers an opportunity for young and seasoned poets. The Poetry Reading begins at 7:30pm on November 8th, complete with tea, coffee, and tasty treats provided by GVT. Everyone is welcome to attend. Admission is free and no reservations are required.

The Poetry Reading is designed to give everyone a chance to read and/or listen to great poetry. Anyone may sign up to read poetry they’ve written or poetry they love as part of the event. Guest readers from the West Virginia Writers are invited to participate as well.

Now accepting one-act play submissions for GVT's 2012 NEW VOICES FESTIVAL OF PLAYS!
GVT is now accepting submissions for the2012 New Voices Festival of Plays. GVT is seeking one-act plays approximately 15-30 minutes in length.

Saturday, November 05, 2011

Several West Virginia poets, some youth--some not, will be featured in "Poetry in Motion" an original production of the River City Youth Ballet of Charleston. The ballet opens at 7:00 pm on Friday, November 18, 2010, at the WV Culture Center, Charleston, West Virginia. Choreographed by Artistic Director, Michelle Raider, and Margaret Lieberman, Heather Looney, and Rob Roycey, the ballet features poetry by West Virginia students and by selected West Virginia poets. Anthony Braxton, state winner of the "Poetry Out Loud" competition sponsored by Arts in Education, will be one of the guest readers.

Members of West Virginia Writers, Inc., will recognize many of the feature poets as current or former members and some JUG Award winners. Tickets are available at the door or may be obtained by. calling the
studio 304-925-3262. Ticket prices are Adults $12.00 Youth 12 and under, $8.00

Friday, November 04, 2011

It is with the heartfelt regret that we inform you of the passing of one of West Virginia Writers finest. Richard A. “Dick” Lewis died on a Tuesday, November 1. He was seventy-five. He leaves his wife Judie, daughters Nancy and Marcy, sons Michael, Scott, and John, eleven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Quite a living legacy, and there’s more.

Dick was a retired Accountant, a U. S. Army veteran, Vice President of the Master Gardeners, a board member of the WV Writers, Inc. serving as Treasurer and 1st VP, and a member of the Toastmasters Club. In his retirement Dick and Judie hosted many at their Bed and Breakfast, The Stone Manse Inn.

Dick was one of us. He was a writer. His stories are compelling and well crafted - a fascinating storyteller and living proof is his collection, Naked Man’s Rock.

I guess it was Dick’s nature to give back and he gave back to this organization ten-fold. As a regional rep, I sat in on board meetings and when Dick offered his two cents on an issue, it was solid gold. As treasurer his wisdom kept the executive board on the straight and narrow, even past his term. Unless you are an executive board member and witness firsthand what these members give of themselves to the group, you will have to take it from us who the real heroes of West Virginia Writers are. Dick Lewis was such a man.

Dick was awarded the J.U.G. – Just Uncommonly Good! Jug Award at the 2010 Awards Banquet for what he’d given of himself to West Virginia Writers.

And you know, he’s giving still.

In Lieu of Flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to West Virginia Writers, Inc.; 906 18th St., Vienna, WV 26105 (www.wvwriters.org)

T.M.

You may list your condolences and learn of funeral arrangements at Wallace and Wallace, Inc - Funeral Homes

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

It is with great regret that I inform you that WV Writers member Richard A. Lewis has passed away. During his time with WV Writers, Richard served as parliamentarian, 1st vice president and treasurer. He was always a soul given to providing wise counsel with an eye toward the health of the organization. He was also a friend who I knew from writing workshops I took with him for several years in the Lewisburg area.

In 2010 he published a collection of his short fiction entitled Naked Man's Rock.

Richard battled cancer over the past year and had been in remission until the last week.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

National Novel Writing Month is traditionally the month of November. It's the month writers are encouraged to pound out that book they've been threatening to write for years. Or start a new one with no idea where it will go. Find out info and tips at the official NANOWRIMO site, linked below...